Roberto Perez, in Gomes’ absence, is hitting .161 with three home runs entering Wednesday.
TJ House, recovering from left shoulder inflammation, will be in Lake County Friday night to pitch three innings as part of his rehab. Gomes might end up joining him there.
As House continues to work his way back to the starting rotation, Bruce Chen will be given his second start Friday night against Texas. Danny Salazar will then throw on Saturday.
The Indians wanted to give Chen a second outing after he was hit for six runs in four innings in his team debut against the Minnesota Twins.